april, 2019 volume 5 no. 4 footnotes
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FOOTNOTES*Newsletter of the Dunlap Public Library District
ReDiscover your library. ReDiscover your community.
FOOTNOTESNewsletter of the Dunlap Public Library District
ReDiscover your library. ReDiscover your community.
April, 2019 Volume 5 No. 4
Meet & Greetwith the Director!Join us for drinks and snacks at the library and get to know our new director.
Tuesday, April 910:00am & 6:00pm
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Youth Services
Sign & Sing StoryTime withCommunication JunctionTuesday, April 2 & 16, 11:30Communication Junction visits for an interactive storytime designed to engage your child and encourage their love of books. You’ll also learn a few signs to practice together at home!
Preschool PlaygroundWednesday, April 10 & 1710:00Grab your little one and friends to come and enjoy playtime at the library. There will be toys, music, books, and sensory activities. You may even manage to have some grown-up conversation!
Kids YogaThursday, April 11, 10:00Your child will get an introduction to yoga in this 20-30 minute yoga/storytime program. Adults are encouraged to participate with their child!
MOVIE SHOWINGS!
Friday, April 19, 2:00AquamanGo on a quest with Aquaman to keep the armies of the sea and land from going to war.2018, PG-13, 2hr 23min
Monday, April 22, 10:00Mary Poppins ReturnsJourney with Mary back to the Banks home!2018, PG, 2hr 10min
Messy Craft: Shadow JarsTuesday, April 23, 10:00Create your very own lighted shadow jar! Choose one of our pre-cut silhouettes, decorate a jar, add lighting, and take home your jar to decorate your room!
LEGO Free BuildTuesday, April 30, 4:30Free build with other kids - see where your imagination takes you! This is a drop-in program, come and go as you like. Ages 3+
YA CORNER
Teen Advisory Board MeetingThursday, April 4, 6:00Join TAB and talk about what YOU would like to do at the library. Get involved putting on programs, organizing service projects, talking about books and movies, and meeting new friends!
VolunteensSaturday, April 20, 9:00-4:00Do you need service hours? Drop in and help us get ready for the next month while you rack up some needed volunteer hours.
YA for All Book ClubTuesday, June 4, 6:30 Adults and young adults are invited to discuss the selected titles. Most selections are from the YA genre. The title for our next meeting is The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Greetings! I am so pleased to be at the Dunlap Public Library District, and working with the talented and creative folks here. My husband and I are happy to be a part of such a warm and welcoming community. I grew up north of Rockford, near the Wisconsin border, and have worked in public, school, academic, and special libraries in Northern Illinois before accepting this position and moving to the greater Peoria area. Please take the time to stop by and say hello the next time you are in the library! Laura Keyes-Kaplafka
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*Registration required for events marked with *.
Please contact the library to sign up! 309.243.5716
Adult ServicesComputerTimeWednesday, April 3, 9:30Need help with Word, Publisher, email, and /or searching the inter-net? We’ll work with you to find the answer!
CACTUS ClubCreative Artists & Crafters Tackle Unfinished Stuff ClubFriday, April 5, 10:00 - NoonBring a project to work on, meet others, and share ideas. Bring a friend! Open format.
Longevity Planning...The Challenge of a 30+ Year RetirementMonday, April 8, 11:30Seniors are living longer than ever. The society of Actuaries Committee reports there is a 50% chance one member of a married couple aged 65+ will live to age 94 and 25% chance one will live to age 98. This seminar will address some of the challenges, both fiscal and non-fiscal, of a 30+ year retirement. Topics will include living a meaningful life after retirement, planning for health decline, and planning for healthcare costs and LTC risks. Join us for this empowering presentation and learn how you can prepare for a long and financially independent retirement. Presented by Fran McKay of, CFP© of Catalyst Wealth Planning LLC.
Don’t Be a Victim... Physical SecurityTuesday, April 9, 6:30Personal protection, situational awareness, and prevention. Learn how to recognize potential physical threats and handle an unwanted person in your physical space. Covers the personal protection items that may be purchased legally in Illinois. Presented by Jerry Carter of Refuse to Be a Victim.
Knit ‘n’ StitchFriday, April 12, 10:30 Bring your knitting, crochet, and/or other needlework. Meet new people as you work on a project you bring from home. Open format.
WellmobileMonday, April 15, 8:00 -10:00amGet your cholesterol (requires an 8-12 hour fast), blood pressure, and spirometry/lung function checked. Provided free by UnityPoint Health.
Thank you to all who donated in December and January to the
warm clothing drive organized by our Teen Advisory Board!
Through your generosity over 100 items of clothing were collected
and donated to a local organization serving local families in need.
Rigid Heddle Weaving RabbleThursday, April 18, 11:00-1:00 Bring your rigid heddle loom, wind a warp, work on a project. If you don’t know what all of this means, join us and we’ll show you! Open format.
*AARP Driver Safety ClassWednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25, 8:30am - 12:30pmEnroll in this 2-day program and learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws, and rules of the road. Find out how to deal with aggressive drivers, reduce traffic violations, and more. NO TESTS! Materials fee collected 1st day of class - $15 AARP members; $20 nonmembers.*Registration required.
Which Test...ACT or SAT?Tuesday, April 30, 6:30All public high school students take the SAT, but what about the ACT? Which test do colleges prefer? Compare and contrast these standardized tests. Program most helpful to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and their parents. Presented by Deb Clay of College Knowledge.
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Weekly ProgramsYogaMondays & Wednesdays , 5:30 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 AM Never the same twice! Enjoy the diversity of yoga. Instructor led classes. Bring a yoga mat or towel, and a water bottle. No yoga on Thursday, April 25.
Let’s Play Mah Jongg!Mondays, 1:00-3:00Learn this ancient Chinese tile-based game! All skill levels welcome. If you have a Mah Jongg set, please bring it along!
Mental AerobicsThursdays, 1:00 Time to stretch your grey matter! Play a variety of brain games to stimulate your mind AND have fun!
Chair Yoga Thursdays, 2:00 Interested in trying yoga, but don’t think your body can? This class is for you! Chairs provided. Wear comfortable clothing. Instructor led.
Book ClubsPage Turners Book ClubThursday, April 4, 1:00 Become a part of Dunlap Library’s longest running book club! Our title for this month will be Button Man by Andrew Gross. On May 2 we will be discussing A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline.
An Hour to Kill Book Club Monday, April 8, 6:30 Lovers of mysteries and thrillers, both fiction and nonfiction, wanted! Join us as we discuss The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor. On May 13 we will discuss The Fact of a Body by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich.
Cozy Little Book ClubWednesday, April 3, 11:00 Do you like a light and entertaining read? We do too! This month’s cozy book is Strangled Prose by Joan Hess. Our book for the May 1 meeting will be Crime and Punctuation by Kaitlyn Dunnett.
“Who Picked This?” Book ClubTuesday, April 16, 10:00 Join us this month as we discuss We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter. On May 21 we will be talking about Dust Bowl Girls by Lydia Reeder.
Walk-n-Talk Book ClubThursday, April 25, 9:45 We will gather in the library parking lot* at 9:45 and then walk the trail while discussing Grunt: The Curi-ous Science of Humans at War by Mary Roach. Our next read will be on May 23 to discuss One Summer: America 1927 by Bill Bryson. *If the weather is not cooperating we will meet in the library by the fireplace.
YA for All Book ClubTuesday, June 4, 6:30 Adults and young adults are invited to discuss titles selected from the YA genre. This club will meet every three months. Our title for June is The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Dunlap Public Library District
302 S. First St. Dunlap, ILp: 309.243.5716 f: 309.243.5874
Mon–Thur, 9 am - 8 pmFriday, 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm
Board of TrusteesBeth Christensen – President
Bob Anderson – Vice President
Jeff Jenson – TreasurerAngela Dhall – Secretary
Bonnie WindsorBrian Puetz
Director Laura Keyes-Kaplafka
Adult Services LibrarianMelissa Weyeneth
Head of Circulation Tina Murphy
Marketing Coordinator Kelly Kerckhove
Circulation StaffAbbey, Alexa, Jake, Jana, Mary, Megan, Pauline,
& Victoria